Luke 17:33
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Whoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.
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Whosoever, &c.--(See on Luk 9:23-27).
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. Some particular discourses which Christ had with his disciples, in which he teaches them to take heed of giving offence, and to forgive the injuries done them (Luk 17:1-4), encourages them to pray for the increase of their faith (Luk 17:5, Luk 17:6), and then teaches them humility, whatever service they had done for God (Luk 17:7-10). II. His cleansing ten lepers, and the thanks he had from one of them only, and he a Samaritan (Luk 17:11-19). III. His discourse with his disciples, upon occasion of an enquiry of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should appear (v. 20-37).
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Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
Whoever loves his life will lose it, but whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.